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New Earthquake Shakes Ticul, Yucatán, in Early Morning Hours; No Damage Reported

New Earthquake Shakes Ticul, Yucatán, in Early Morning Hours; No Damage Reported

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Ticul, Yucatán, early Tuesday morning, the second tremor in the area within 24 hours.
  • The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers, 11 kilometers north of Ticul.
  • Authorities reported no structural damage or injuries, and are coordinating with municipalities to monitor the situation.

Ticul, Yucatán, experienced another seismic event early Tuesday morning as a magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook the municipality. This tremor follows a larger magnitude 4.2 earthquake that hit the same area on Monday. The latest quake was registered at 4:19 AM at a depth of 5 kilometers, located 11 kilometers north of Ticul.

While this new seismic activity is of lower magnitude than the one recorded the previous day, authorities are maintaining vigilance for any further tremors. The Yucatán Civil Protection (PROCIVY) has confirmed that no structural damage or injuries have been reported in the surrounding municipalities. The agency is working closely with all 106 municipalities in the state to monitor the situation.

This recent activity comes after a significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cuba was also felt across the Yucatán Peninsula on Monday. That event prompted verification protocols in vulnerable areas to rule out structural damage and address citizen reports. The earlier quake on Monday led to the evacuation of approximately 2,500 people from public and private buildings.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.